A discreet application of wood sets off reasonably fresh and mildly exotic aromas of white orchard fruit

There are hints of white pepper and dried ginger on the finish

50% Pinot Noir and 10% red wine from the Valofroy vineyard in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ

This is a relatively big VRBM that is built-to-age

There’s a nice touch of acidity

Domaine Leroy, Volnay Santenots Milieu other_regions A discreet application of woodA densely fruited if again notably restrained nose expresses notes of red cherry, dark pinot and whiffs of spice, rose petal and warm earth. There is good power to the succulent and enveloping medium weight plus flavors that offer even better minerality if, somewhat surprisingly, a bit less concentration, on the slightly awkward if notably firm finish. Leroy has a first rate track record with this wine so perhaps I caught it on a bad day but this